It’s hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close and a New Year will usher in.  Gosh, it seems like only recently summer was saying farewell.  Now, decorations dress the stores, holiday music fills our hearts, and year-end plans cross our thoughts.
Well, is there a local New Year’s Eve celebration that stands out? [...]

Last week we covered a few fall festivals taking place in September.  This week we will continue with some additional autumn events.

Festival of Ale.  This popular happening takes place at the Higgins Armory Museum on Barber Avenue in Worcester on September 24 from 6 to 9.  Over twenty New England brewers will be presenting more than seventy [...]

The unofficial summer finale has officially passed.  After Labor Day, everyone seems to think about the fall!  Department stores sport long sleeve tops, plaids skirts, woolen jackets, and nearly everyone is subject to back-to-school ads.
Alas, for some of us, a type of mourning accompanies the changing of the seasons.  It’s not so much we will [...]

What is WOO?  It’s a unique card established in 2007.  Originally it was designed for college students, but in 2009, the public WOO card was born.  Discounts and other incentives are made available to cardholders at assorted cultural, theatrical, retail, recreational, lodging, service, and dining venues.
How much do WOO Cards cost?  Well, it depends on [...]

The entertainment extravaganza enjoyed in 2009 and 2010 will again take place this summer in the Out to Lunch series held on the Worcester Common from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for ten consecutive Fridays beginning on July 1.  Artisans happily display their wares, fresh produce will be available in the farmers’ market, delectable food [...]